Breast Reduction
- Private airport transfers (arrival & departure)
- Dedicated personal assistant throughout your stay
- All-inclusive accommodation with daily breakfast
- Premium aftercare and recovery support
What is Breast Reduction Surgery?
Breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mammaplasty, is a procedure that removes excess breast fat, glandular tissue, and skin to achieve a breast size more proportionate to your body and to alleviate discomfort associated with overly large breasts. This transformative surgery not only improves physical comfort but also enhances body contour and self-image. Many women seek breast reduction to relieve chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain, as well as skin irritation beneath the breasts.
The Procedure
The surgery is performed under general anesthesia and typically takes 2-4 hours. Your surgeon will make incisions, usually in an anchor pattern (around the areola, vertically down to the breast crease, and along the crease), though the exact pattern depends on breast size, shape, and amount of reduction needed. Excess breast tissue, fat, and skin are removed, and the nipple-areola complex is repositioned to a higher, more youthful position. The remaining tissue is reshaped to create smaller, lighter, and firmer breasts. Liposuction may be used to remove excess fat from the sides of the breasts.
Ideal Candidates
Ideal candidates are women who experience physical discomfort from large breasts, including back, neck, or shoulder pain, skin irritation, bra strap grooving, difficulty exercising, or posture problems. You may be a good candidate if your breasts are disproportionately large for your frame, you have realistic expectations, you're in good general health, you're a non-smoker, and your breast development is complete. It's best to wait until after childbearing is complete, as pregnancy and breastfeeding can affect results.
Benefits
- Pain Relief: Eliminates chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain caused by heavy breasts
- Improved Mobility: Enhanced ability to exercise and participate in physical activities
- Better Posture: Relieves strain that causes poor posture and spinal problems
- Skin Health: Eliminates rashes and skin irritation under breasts
- Clothing Fit: Easier to find well-fitting clothes and bras
- Enhanced Self-Confidence: Feel more proportionate and comfortable in your body
- Reduced Bra Strap Grooving: No more painful indentations in shoulders
- Better Sleep: More comfortable sleeping positions without breast discomfort
- Long-Lasting Results: Significant permanent reduction in breast size
Risks and Complications
Risks
- Scarring: Permanent scars, though they fade over time and are usually well-hidden
- Changes in Nipple Sensation: Temporary or permanent loss of sensation in nipples or breasts
- Difficulty Breastfeeding: May impact ability to breastfeed in the future
- Asymmetry: Slight differences in breast size or shape
- Infection: Rare but treatable with antibiotics
- Poor Wound Healing: Especially in smokers or diabetics
- Fat Necrosis: Hardened lumps of fatty tissue that may require removal
- Blood Clots: Rare formation of hematoma or seroma
- Anesthesia Risks: Complications from general anesthesia
Important Considerations
- Insurance Coverage: May be covered if medically necessary; documentation required
- Future Pregnancies: Best performed after completing childbearing
- Weight Stability: Maintain stable weight for best results
- Smoking: Must quit smoking for optimal healing
- Mammography: Inform technicians about breast reduction history
- Breast Changes: Natural aging will continue to affect breast shape
- Permanent Scars: Accept that visible scars are part of the trade-off
- Recovery Commitment: Requires several weeks off work and restrictions
Frequently Asked Questions
Once you’ve paid a 30% deposit and have secured your surgery date. We recommend paying your outstanding balance as soon as possible so you can receive your surgery itinerary. But if you’re unable to pay straight away - we need it paid latest 30 days before your scheduled surgery date.
We ask that you pay 30% of your total invoice.
Receipts for payment do not happen automatically. A member of our team waits for the payment to hit banking and then have it feed to our accounting system. Generally this can take 2-4 days once you have sent your payment.
We always recommend having a credit card on hand or at least a debit mastercard or visa.
Also make sure you notify your bank you are going overseas. You can do this either via online banking, in branch or calling your bank directly. AMEX doesn’t require this.
Only breakfast is included but you can eat like a King in Thailand with some of the best restaurants in the world. Also feel is very affordable.
We do recommend you bring a protein powder and greens powder (any brand) with something like spirulina or wheat grass in it. This is because after surgery clients are generally not hungry and can become quite nauseous
Yes, you can. We accept all major credit cards however you’ll incur a 3% transaction fee. If you wish to pay via credit card we will send you a payment link.
Cancellation with 30 or more days’ notice: Cancellation before 30 days will incur an AUD 3000 cancellation fee.
Cancellation within 29 days or less: All surgery packages canceled less than 30 days before the scheduled surgery date will lose 30% of their total invoice price
Cancellation within 7 days: Cost of surgery is forfeited unless Azurite Package is rescheduled
Cancellation on the day of surgery: The cost of surgery is forfeited unless Azurite Package is rescheduled within the travel time window (departure flight window).
If a client decides to not proceed with a scheduled surgery during their stay in Thailand or another Azurite location, they will incur an additional hospital package fee if they choose to proceed with the surgery at a later date.
There are no refunds on surgeries that you choose not to proceed with if you are on a multi-surgery package due to the discount given.
Refunds will be given for medical reasons that are not pre existing.
Yes, you can bring one companion for free as your support person. However, to avoid additional charges generally the companion stays with you on the sofa bed at hospital. If your companion does not want to stay at hospital you will be invoiced additional nights to keep your hotel reservation while at hospital. Current rate is 150 AUD (but is subject to change)
At Azurite we use a select team of ISAPS accredited plastic and reconstructive surgeons and have made the decision to not be associated with a surgeon name, and results only. Full details of surgeon will be provided upon deposit payment made.
Yes, all of our packages include accommodation at our partner hotel the Chatrium Residence Sathorn. As a One Bedroom Deluxe Suite. If you require an additional room or a two bedroom you’ll be invoiced an upgrade fee.
